Andrew Small

Washington, D.C., United States

Writer at Freelance

Content Editor at Bloomberg Government

I read the news today, oh boy — Content Editor @bgov, previously @citylab — Once upon a time, I sold Civil War relics.

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Mode Transport Planning and New Futures Nepal announce a new pioneering ESG partnership

Oct 9, 2024 | warwickshireworld.com | Andrew Small

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowMode Transport Planning, a leader in transportation planning, highway design and civil engineering, is proud to announce a strategic ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) partnership with New Futures Nepal, a UK-based charity committed to empowering disadvantaged Nepalese children and adults through health, education, and independence.
Harris Meets With Potential VP Picks: What to Know in Washington

Aug 5, 2024 | about.bgov.com | Andrew Small |Jeannie Baumann

Kamala Harris’ running mate announcement is imminent as the DNC plans to nominate a ticket virtually by Wednesday. She met with three top contenders Sunday. But first, you should know:The Harris and Trump camps are sparring over when and where to debate next month. Key primaries in Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, and Washington this week mean voters have some big decisions to make. Houston politicians compete for theHouse seat held by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D), who died last month.
What to Know in Washington: Harris Meets With Potential VP Picks

Aug 5, 2024 | news.bgov.com | Andrew Small |Jeannie Baumann

Kamala Harris’ running mate announcement is imminentas the DNC plans to nominate a ticket virtually by Wednesday. She met with three top contenders Sunday. But first, you should know:The Harris and Trump camps are sparring over when and where to debate next month. Key primaries in Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, and Washington this week mean voters have some big decisions to make. Houston politicians compete for theHouse seat held by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D), who died last month.
HILL ENERGY BRIEF: White House Mulls Increase Chinese EV Tariffs

Dec 22, 2023 | news.bloomberglaw.com | Andrew Small

The Biden administration is weighing whether to increase a tariff on Chinese electric vehicles and other goods in an effort to make US clean-energy products more competitive, according to people familiar with the matter. Officials from the White House and various Cabinet agencies have been discussing whether to hike duties on certain Chinese exports, the people said. The talks are part of years-long deliberations that began shortly after Biden took office.
HILL ENERGY BRIEF: Regulators Eye Speedier Grid Buildout in 2024

Dec 21, 2023 | news.bloomberglaw.com | Andrew Small

2024 is going to be electric, and not just because it’s an election year. It’s going to be a big year for the grid. Pressure is rising in Washington to expand electric transmission lines needed to connect more renewable energy and achieve the Biden administration’s goal of a carbon-free power sector by 2035. Federal regulators and lawmakers want to boost the power of the federal government in permitting transmission, but state officials have opposed such moves.
HILL ENERGY BRIEF: Senators Quote Kerry to Slam EPA Proposal

Dec 20, 2023 | news.bloomberglaw.com | Andrew Small

Sens. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) reupped their concerns about the administration’s power plant carbon emissions plan in a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan — latching onto recent comments from White House climate envoy John Kerry’s recent comments at COP28 to criticize the limits of carbon capture technology. The letter references Kerry’s statements about the limits of carbon capture at COP28 earlier this month.
HILL ENERGY BRIEF: House Dems Open Inquiry of Oil Well Company

Dec 19, 2023 | news.bloomberglaw.com | Andrew Small

House Democrats opened an inquiry into Diversified Energy, the largest owner of oil and gas wells in the US, warning the company’s unusual business model poses risks to taxpayers and the global climate. Yesterday, members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee led by ranking member Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) sent a nine-page letter to Diversified Chief Executive Officer Rusty Hutson Jr. requesting documents and information about the company’s methane emissions and business practices.
HILL TECH BRIEF: AI Goals Stretch DHS Resources, Privacy Rules

Nov 27, 2023 | news.bloomberglaw.com | Andrew Small

Of the agencies carrying out President Joe Biden’s sweeping executive order on AI, the Department of Homeland Security may have one of the toughest jobs: developing security guidelines for cyber security and critical infrastructure. Addressing the vulnerabilities in government networks is baked into the agency’s work, giving them a head start on an aggressive timeline. Biden’s order gives the agency a total of 180 days to come up with ai guidance.
HILL ENERGY BRIEF: House Passes Bipartisan Iranian Oil Sanctions

Nov 6, 2023 | news.bloomberglaw.com | Andrew Small

The House overwhelmingly passed sanctions on Iranian oil exporters on Friday — in a 342-69 vote with 133 Democrats joining all but one Republican, Reuters reports. Named the Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act, or SHIPS, the bill would require the Biden administration to impose sanctions against entities involved in Iranian oil exports, including port owners and operators of vessels that transport Iranian oil.
HILL ENERGY BRIEF: Democrats Want Alerts for Wildfire Smoke

Nov 3, 2023 | news.bloomberglaw.com | Andrew Small

After a summer where blazes from Canada blew a haze into D.C. to the point of blanketing the Washington monument, Democrats would like to send push notifications warning about hazardous air quality from wildfire smoke. The alerts would let the American public know quickly about the dangers of the smoke plumes, and the federal government should better track health data related to smoke deaths and illnesses, House Democrats told three agency leaders.